S.D. Codified Laws § 46-5-3

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 46-5-3 - Natural spring forming part of stream-Right to appropriate flow from spring

Nothing in § 46-5-1 or 46-5-2 may be construed to prevent the owner of land on which a natural spring arises and which constitutes the source or part of the water supply of a definite stream from acquiring a right to appropriate the flow from the spring as provided by law for appropriation of waters.

SDCL 46-5-3

SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0137; SL 1983, ch 314, § 40.